CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – Thousands of Kapampangans received various forms of assistance and livelihood support from national government agencies and the Capitol in celebration of the 68th birthday of President Ferdiannd R. Marcos Jr. on Sept. 13.
Public Works Assistant Secretary Medmier Malig, who represented Secretary Vince Dizon on behalf of the president was joined by Gov. Lilia “Nanay” Pineda, provincial board members, and heads of government offices, in extending the services held at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center here.
“Sabay-sabay pong isinasagawa ang serbisyong ito sa iba’t ibang rehiyon at probinsya. Tuloy-tuloy ang pagbibigay ng serbisyong medikal, edukasyon, pangkabuhayan, at trabaho dahil nais ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos na maramdaman ang pamahalaan sa bawat bayan, barangay, komunidad, at pamilya,” Malig said.
During the event, the National Commission of Senior Citizens granted ₱10,000 each to 70 senior citizens under the Expanded Centenarians Act, while the Department of Social Welfare and Development released cash assistance to 2,993 farm workers from six municipalities.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources turned over 5,000 bamboo and fruit-bearing seedlings to local governments in Pampanga.
A total of ₱6.4 million in loans were released to seven beneficiaries through the lending program of Department of Trade and Industry and Small Business Corp. for small enterprises. The agency also awarded livelihood kits worth ₱15,000 each to 32 recipients under the Pangkabuhayan sa Pagbangon at Ginhawa Program.
The Department of Labor and Employment extended wide-ranging assistance by distributing ₱1.39 million in TUPAD payouts to 254 workers, providing ₱109,711.25 to 29 youth interns under the Government Internship Program, granting ₱30,000 each to 10 beneficiaries of the Integrated Livelihood Program, supporting six MSMEs through the Adjustment Measures Program. PhilHealth also distributed assistance to 15 YAKAP Beneficiaries.
Health services were also made available through the Department of Health in partnership with the provincial government, including free X-rays, ECGs, pneumonia vaccinations, and maintenance medicine refills. Medical assessments and consultations for ophthalmology, surgical, and obstetrics-gynecology cases were likewise provided under the Alagang Nanay Preventive Healthcare Program.
“Nagpapasalamat po ang lalawigan ng Pampanga sa pagmamahal ng ating national agencies. Hindi lang po ito tuwing kaarawan ng pangulo, kundi taon-taon ay patuloy po silang nandito para sa mga Kapampangan,” said Governor Pineda.
Complementing these initiatives were a DOLE Job Fair, Kadiwa stalls offering affordable local products, Lab For All Mobile Clinic, agency assistance booths, and even free haircuts for attendees.
These initiatives, carried out in celebration of President Marcos’ 68th birthday, serve as gifts that highlight the government’s continuing commitment to deliver meaningful assistance and livelihood opportunities ensuring that progress and support reach every Kapampangan community. Pampanga PIO
